Lieutenant governor hopefuls sharpen personal attacks in debate
Most of Georgia’s statewide primary races have been settled on either the Democratic or Republican ticket, but the race for leadership of the state Senate remains up for grabs on both sides of the aisle.
Allen leads colleagues in call for PBM reform enforcement
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is urging the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to enforce landmark reforms designed to “rein in the abuses of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs),” as required by law through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA).
Test-run of outdoor classrooms in Georgia schools clears General Assembly
Students in Georgia schools could soon have more opportunities to study outdoors instead of inside a classroom.
Georgia Libertarians select candidates for November
One advantage of a small(er) political party is it is likely a lot less messy in choosing candidates. There are only so many to choose from and often it is a natural fit for who should slot in where. In the case of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, who held their state convention last week, they have their slate for November and there are a handful of names that may sound familiar.
Speaker introduces “historic’ property tax relief bill
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, has committed to tax relief during this session of the Georgia General Assembly. Wednesday, on the 8th day of the 2026 Legislative session, Burns introduced “historic property tax relief.” According to Burns, the HOME Act will eliminate homestead property taxes statewide by 2032, all while keeping currently implemented property tax exemptions intact.
Debate flares over replacing Georgia’s ballot QR codes
The Greater Georgia political organization, founded by former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, floats an alternative to Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to spend $5 million on a post-election hand recount of two races in November. Why? Critics say recounts using the current electronic ballot marking device (BMD) system is not a “backstop.”
Rick Allen bill seeks to help Georgia timber industry
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, recently introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act that he says will help Georgia’s rural communities and timber farmers.
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Republicans in Georgia House fail first attempt at property tax cuts
The Georgia House of Representatives rejected a proposal to nearly eliminate homeowner property taxes.
Ga. CEO: GMA’s Larry Hanson on Cities United & Legislative Advocacy
CEO & Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association Larry Hanson discusses their mission to help cities across Georgia become more innovative, effective and responsive. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Georgia Power’s CEO Kim Greene: “We Are Here for Georgia. We are Here for You.”
I can’t recall a time in my career, or maybe my life, when I’ve seen anything like Hurricane Helene. It’s impossible to believe unless you’ve seen it up close, and even then, it is difficult to describe – pictures simply don’t do it justice.
Opinion: Presidential election hinges on future of capitalism & safety or communism & chaos
As we approach the closing hours of the 2024 Presidential campaign, virtually all voters in Georgia and across this nation have their most vital, personal issues in the back of their minds.
Opinion: Combating illegal vapes in Georgia schools
Through my experience in law enforcement and with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice across 47 school systems, I’ve witnessed firsthand—alongside educators and administrators—an alarming trend: more children, some as young as elementary school age, engaging in high-risk behaviors like substance abuse.
